Abstract

Data science has attracted a lot of attention, promising to turn vast amounts of data into useful predictions and insights. In this article, we ask why scientists should care about data science. To answer, we discuss data science from three perspectives: statistical, computational, and human. Although each of the three is a critical component of data science, we argue that the effective combination of all three components is the essence of what data science is about.

Researchers report trends in emissions of nitrogen oxides in the United States over the past decade. The results suggest challenges to meeting future air quality standards for ozone, according to the authors.